How does one add a new line in a cell in a Google Spreadsheet?

Question

I pressed return to make a new line in a cell of my Google Spreadsheet. That just moved the cursor to the next cell.

How does one add a new line in a cell?

Answer 1

When you're focused on the cell press enter to get into edit mode:

• Windows/Linux/Chrome OS: Ctrl + Enter
• Mac: Command/option(Alt) + Enter

Answer 2

Amendment

New Line in Cell Formula >> CHAR(10)

Example Usage

• =Concatenate("Line 1", CHAR(10), "Line 2", CHAR(10), "Line 3")
• =Join(CHAR(10), "Line 1", "Line 2", "Line 3")

Why CHAR(10)?

A new line is also known as a Line Feed. The hexadecimal Unicode Control Code for a Line Feed is U+000A. Therefore, the decimal value of a Line Feed is 10.

This decimal value can be used in the CHAR(...) function in Google Sheets to return the desired character.

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Note: Dez's answer does not work for cell formulas. I was searching for adding new-lines in cell formulas, and this StackExchange question popped up. Therefore, I added the above for those that need new lines in formulas. The below is a snapshot of Dez's answer for completeness :)

Dez's Answer

In Edit Mode

• Windows/Linux: Ctrl + Enter or Alt + Enter

• Mac: Command/option(Alt) + Enter